# My Bright Smile vs Brushing Hero

The clearest difference is rating: My Bright Smile at 4.7 against Brushing Hero's 4.1. My Bright Smile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (83% vs 68%). Brushing Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brushing Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Bright Smile asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Bright Smile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushing Hero has 166 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of My Bright Smile's written reviews are positive against 68% of Brushing Hero's.

My Bright Smile ships an update every 28 months, Brushing Hero every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Bright Smile | Brushing Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bright-smile/id959018956/reviews)** | [4.1 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushing-hero/id1317198419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colgate-Palmolive Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/321406727) | [LITALICO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/716482369) |

## What reviewers say

### My Bright Smile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bright-smile/id959018956)

This interactive app uses fun dental games and a 2-minute brush timer to help children establish lifelong healthy oral care habits. It reinforces key lessons about brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist, making dental hygiene engaging and anxiety-free for kids.

**Highlights:** 5 educational dental games, 2-minute brush timer with song, Simulates dental office visit, Teaches brushing techniques, Flossing maze game, Limits sweet snack game, Dental health puzzle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brushing Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushing-hero/id1317198419)

Transform toothbrushing into an engaging RPG adventure for children. Users become heroes who battle monsters by brushing their teeth, earning rewards and leveling up their abilities. The app encourages consistent and thorough oral hygiene through gamified progression.

**Highlights:** Toothbrushing RPG gameplay, Transform into a hero, Battle monsters by brushing, Level up attack power, Collect hero cards, Unlock new hero helmets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 Legendary Heroes | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly effective at motivating children to brush teeth
- 👍 Transforms brushing from a chore into an enjoyable activity
- 🎯 Gamification concept is innovative and engaging
- ⭐ Children willingly brush multiple times per day
- 🎨 Cute and appealing character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent face and toothbrush detection
- ⏱️ Brushing time limited to only 1 minute (dentists recommend 2)
- 🎮 Encourages fast/aggressive brushing rather than proper technique
- 📍 Requires specific camera angles and lighting conditions
- 🔄 Detection fails frequently mid-game

**Reported bugs**

- Toothbrush detection fails randomly during gameplay
- Face recognition inconsistent with different lighting
- App crashes after defeating certain bosses
- Helmet/character not appearing on screen
- Game freezes mid-round

**Requested features**

- Adjustable brushing timer (2-3 minutes recommended)
- Multiple user profiles for different family members
- Guidance on which areas of mouth to brush
- Female character variants (princess, fairy themes)
- Extended content and levels beyond current maximum


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Bright Smile free?

My Bright Smile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brushing Hero free?

Brushing Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Bright Smile or Brushing Hero?

My Bright Smile is rated higher. My Bright Smile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Brushing Hero averages 4.1 from 166 ratings.

### Do My Bright Smile or Brushing Hero have ads?

Neither My Bright Smile nor Brushing Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Bright Smile or Brushing Hero?

My Bright Smile ships an update every 28 months, and Brushing Hero every 3 months. Most recently, My Bright Smile was updated on October 10, 2026 and Brushing Hero on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*